muscle car

noun

: any of a group of American-made 2-door sports coupes with powerful engines designed for high-performance driving

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The Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, like nearly every muscle car ever made, has had a rich afterlife after death. Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025 Dodge Hornet — $29,995 The Dodge Hornet is a small and sporty crossover from the automaker known for loud and aggressive muscle cars. Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 14 Oct. 2025 Whether its a quick muscle car like the Ford Mustang or a powerful full-size pickup truck like the Chevy Silverado 1500, the THP has vehicles equipped for all kinds of situations. Charles Singh, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025 Their split spurs Alex’s unconventional midlife crisis, one without fancy muscle cars or a hot young babe on the arm. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for muscle car

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of muscle car was in 1966

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“Muscle car.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muscle%20car. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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